Airport Parking vs Limo

Most Chicago travelers default to driving themselves to O’Hare or Midway and paying for airport parking. But when you add up the real costs, a professional car service often comes out cheaper — and saves you the stress of circling a garage at 5 AM. For trips to Westin Chicago Northwest (Itasca), see our Westin Chicago Northwest (Itasca) limo service page.

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The True Cost of Airport Parking

O’Hare’s economy lot runs $13/day. A five-day business trip costs $65 for parking alone. Add gas, tolls on I-90, and the wear on your car, and you’re looking at $90-110 round trip. Off-site lots are slightly cheaper but require shuttle rides that add 20-30 minutes each way.

What a Black Car Actually Costs

A round-trip black car service from most Chicago suburbs to O’Hare runs $150-180 total. For that price, you get door-to-door pickup, flight monitoring, luggage assistance, and zero parking stress. Split between two travelers and it’s cheaper than parking.

The Verdict

For trips longer than 3 days or when traveling with others, a professional car service beats airport parking on both cost and convenience. Call (224) 801-3090 to compare rates for your trip.

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